Fundamentals of Clothing Construction

FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)

Lesson 2 : Sewing Equipment and Tools

Fitting tools

Flexible Spline: It is mainly used to determine the crotch depth as well as front and back crotch length measurements. It is also used to compare the front and back waist-to-crotch contour and length of the pattern.

French Curve / Tailor’s Curve: The main function of the curve stick is to give shape especially at neckline, arm hole, waist, crotch etc. It is made up of good quality wood or plastic with shaped curves marked in inches. Sometimes it is also used for measuring the length of the curve that is shaped.